Aviation Information and Telecommunication Technology
Gain engineering knowledge to direct the future of aviation
The aviation field is primarily evolving worldwide through advancements in aviation technology.
The Aeronautical Engineering curriculum consists of two highly important directions:
- Aviation Information and Telecommunication Technology and
- Aircraft Engineering.
This curriculum is taught exclusively in Estonian in a form of daytime studies. The study period is 4 years, and if one studies full-time, the study is free.
We welcome foreign students through Erasmus+ programme or to study in our international programmes.
One of the key foundations for manned and unmanned aviation is the utilization of various communication, navigation, surveillance, and data processing systems. Aeronautical Information and Telecommunications graduates become experts with engineering knowledge who:
are capable of deploying, configuring, and operating systems necessary for air traffic management;
possess knowledge of antennas, communication, navigation, surveillance, and radio systems;
have programming skills and understand software, computer networks, cybersecurity, and broader information technology solutions;
have the option to work as hands-on specialists with various technical solutions, focus on administrative tasks, or contribute to development activities and participate in the implementation of new technologies.
What is necessary to apply?
We only take into account the results of Estonian state exams. The required results cannot be replaced by foreign exam results. We also consider state exams in mathematics or physics taken before 2014.
English language skills must correspond to at least level B1 defined in the Common European Framework of Reference for Language skills.
About the studies
In the course of studies, theoretical knowledge is acquired in the field of various communication, navigation, surveillance and data processing systems.
During the acquisition of practical skills, several practical works are carried out in our laboratory of communication and navigation systems and the unmanned aircraft systems laboratory. The internship takes place in aviation companies and organizations as well as in communication and electronics companies.
Estonian Aviation Academy has a very good student and
lecturer ratio (9.6
students per lecturer), which enables us to provide personal and
higher-quality teaching in a friendly environment.
Our campus is situated next to Tartu Airport, you can have a closer look by clicking on our virtual tour.
Upon graduation, the
alumnus
will have acquired broad-based engineering skills and will be able to work in the aviation sector as well as in information and telecommunication technology companies, both in Estonia and abroad. One of many future jobs can be, for example, operative work in shifts as technical personnel. Or more creative and flexible, for example, as a communication engineer who maintains, repairs and develops communication, navigation and surveillance equipment. Broad-based knowledge also allows working as a project or team manager.
In addition, the acquired skills and practical experience will enable the alumnus to become an entrepreneur or to find work in other areas not related to aviation, for example in the IT sector, electronics industry, telecommunications and other areas that require engineering knowledge.
Over 1000 alumni have graduated from the academy, many of whom are now pilots with well-regarded airlines, top-level engineers, airline executives in airports, airlines, and government agencies.
Today, the graduates are shaping the future of aviation both in Estonia and abroad.
The future of aviation starts here!
